This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: The Boeing Company, Rockwell International Corporation. Active years: 1988-2006.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1988-2006
Title: James M. Shoji and His Thruster Inventions.
Introduction
James M. Shoji is an inventor associated with Calabasas, California. His work includes thruster technology designed to respond to solar radiation. Shoji has 3 patents.
Latest Patents
Shoji’s listed patents include “Thruster Device Responsive to Solar Radiation and Associated Methods” and “Thruster Device Responsive to Solar Radiation.” Both describe a thruster with frustoconical inner and outer layers that form a spiral passage for propellant. An outlet, such as a nozzle, connects to the passage. In one embodiment, an end flow cap directs propellant from the spiral passage to the outlet through one or more channels. The design is intended to allow assembly of the layers without galling or damaging the passage.
Career Highlights
Shoji’s career includes work associated with The Boeing Company and Rockwell International Corporation. His patent work reflects an engineering focus on thruster construction and propellant flow.
Collaborations
Joseph P. Carroll and Patrick Edward Frye are identified as Shoji’s coworkers.
Conclusion
James M. Shoji’s patent portfolio highlights thruster designs that use a spiral flow passage and carefully engineered components to direct propellant.
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